Description
This Apple & Cranberry Roasted Chicken recipe is a delightful dish perfect for fall or holiday gatherings. The combination of juicy apples, tart cranberries, and savory herbs infuses the chicken with amazing flavors. Roasting the chicken with fruit not only adds flavor but also helps keep the meat moist and tender.
Ingredients
Whole Chicken:
1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
Apples:
2 apples, cored and sliced
Cranberries:
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Onion:
1/2 onion, sliced
Garlic:
3 cloves, smashed
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Melted Butter:
2 tablespoons
Rosemary:
1 tablespoon fresh (chopped) or 1 teaspoon dried
Thyme:
1 tablespoon fresh (chopped) or 1 teaspoon dried
Salt and Black Pepper:
To taste
Apple Cider or Chicken Broth:
1/2 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season inside and out with salt and pepper. Stuff cavity with apples, cranberries, onion, and garlic.
- Prepare the Pan: Place remaining apples and cranberries in the roasting pan.
- Make the Herb Mixture: Whisk together olive oil, melted butter, rosemary, and thyme.
- Roast the Chicken: Brush herb mixture over the chicken and place it in the roasting pan. Pour apple cider or broth into the pan.
- Cook: Roast for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F. Baste halfway through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted apples and cranberries.
Notes
- For a caramelized finish, broil the chicken for the last 3–5 minutes.
- This recipe is also great with chicken thighs.
- Add carrots or sweet potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
